Unspecified dislocation of right patella, sequela

This code signifies a past, unresolved dislocation of the right patella where the specific type of dislocation is not documented. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues or complications directly attributable to that prior injury. This is not an acute dislocation but rather a chronic sequela.

Use this code for patients presenting with chronic pain, instability, or other long-term symptoms in the right knee that are directly linked to a previously sustained patellar dislocation. It is appropriate when the original dislocation event is no longer acute, and the specific type of dislocation (e.g., lateral, medial) was not specified in the initial diagnosis or is unknown. This code would be used in follow-up encounters for management of these chronic issues.

• Ensure documentation clearly links current symptoms to a prior right patellar dislocation.
• Verify that the specific type of patellar dislocation is indeed unspecified; otherwise, a more specific sequela code should be used.
• Always sequence this code after any acute conditions being treated, unless the sequela is the primary reason for the encounter.